Illustrated Western Armor and Weapons

Author: [Japan] Mitsuru Mimura
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Humans are creatures with high intelligence. As armor designed to protect humans, it embodies inventions and creations from anatomy, physics, and chemistry. Its manufacturing techniques are difficult to imitate and are listed as one of the "Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages." This book guides readers to observe its internal structure, understand its principles, and create it through hands-on practice to uncover its mysteries. The author has recreated the secret technique of dyeing iron in its natural color to a deep indigo without using paint through experiments. Additionally, since it is a "picture-based encyclopedia," the author has spared no effort in using some images that were first published, and has meticulously restored the colors of ancient colorless murals and monochrome ceramics, showing great dedication and reflecting its preciousness.